Learners' Perceived Information Overload in Online Learning via Computer-mediated Communication Academic Article

abstract

• Many studies report information overload (IO) as one of the main problems that students encounter in online learning via computer-mediated communication (CMC). This study aimed to explore the sources of online students' IO and accordingly offer suggestions for increasing students' cognitive resources for learning. Both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used in data collection and analysis processes. The findings suggest that varied learner characteristics made some students more susceptible than others to IO. Diffculties associated with students' perceptions of IO are addressed and implications for course design are offered.

authors

• Pedersen, Susan

published proceedings

• NEW EDUCATIONAL REVIEW

author list (cited authors)

• Chen, C., Pedersen, S., & Murphy, K. L.

complete list of authors

• Chen, Chun-Ying||Pedersen, Susan||Murphy, Karen L

publication date

• May 2011

published in

• The New Educational Review  Journal

keywords

• Cognitive Load Theory
• Computer-mediated Communication
• Information Overload
• Online Discussion

start page

• 141

end page

• 158

volume

• 23

issue

• 1